| Literature DB >> 23450061 |
K Jayaprakash Shetty1, H L Kishan Prasad, Supriya Rai.
Abstract
Primary amelanotic melanoma of the vulva is extremely rare and it is a unique variant which is difficult to differentiate from other epithelial and nonepithelial malignancies due to absence of melanin pigmentation. It can be easily mistaken for other malignancies both clinically and pathologically. The difficulties in diagnosis and treatment aggravate the poor prognosis. This case highlights the rare case of vulval amelanotic melanoma occurring in a young lactating female.Entities:
Keywords: Amelanotic melanoma; HMB 45; Vulva; Vulvectomy
Year: 2012 PMID: 23450061 PMCID: PMC3372597 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-011-0118-y
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Surg Oncol ISSN: 0975-7651